Biography

Joseph is a serve-first leader with a strong knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices. Creating a culture where everyone is welcomed, respected, valued and heard is a foundation of his work. He is the Deputy Chief and Executive Director of Workforce Engagement within the Office of the Chief Equity, Inclusion, Opportunity. That is a long title to say he is responsible for partnering with state agencies to improve equity, inclusion, and opportunity within each agency's workforce. He works directly with the Indiana State Personnel Department, Governor's Office Senior Operations Directors, and state agency equity and inclusion designates to uncover equity and inclusion 'hotspots' and design tactics to address them.